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Drunken Pagan Weirdos (ES Factbook)

Drunken Pagan Weirdos
20-07-2007, 21:56
(OOC: Seems like I almost have to keep reposting the same factbook every time, doesn't it? Sheesh. :p Ah, well. For those of you that have never read this factbook, enjoy. Or not. Your choice. Oh, and just to make sure you get it: this is for Earth Survival. If you ain't an ES member, you probably don't want to post here. Just so ya know.)

DPW Factbook/Diplomacy/Whatever Thread

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Drunken Pagan Weirdos: Where the living is easy, the people are friendly, and the beer is cheap.

Introduction

The Socialist Federation of Drunken Pagan Weirdos is a small nation, notable for its unique levels of personal freedom, strongly democratic government, 100% income tax rates, high living standards, and complete absence of drug laws. Though the nation is socialist through-and-through, the majority of the people aren’t particularly ideological; they just like the system as it is, and dislike being mentioned in the same sentence with commie revolutionaries running around in the jungle or any of that radicalist nonsense.

Although the name of the nation may make it seem as though the government sponsors paganism, there is total freedom of religion - all citizens are allowed to honor and worship any god(s) they choose, or none at all. However, the other parts of the nation's name mean something - since alcohol is incredibly cheap, large percentages of the public are at least moderately drunk at any given time. And they're all a bunch of weirdoes.

Below are some quick facts about the nation.

RL Nations: The Netherlands, Luxembourg
Population (2007 estimate): 17,050,835
Languages: Dutch, German, Luxembourgish (Luxembourg only)
Gross Domestic Product (nominal): 665,848,000,000
GDP per capita (nominal): $40,050.76
Monetary Unit: Mulong (฿1.00 = NS$1.71)
Government Type: Federal Socialist Republic
Head of State: Chancellor Andries Jansen
Head of Government: a 7-member Executive Council (Chancellor included)
“Political” Capital and Seat of Government: Athkatla (RL The Hague)
“Cultural” Capital: Augustgrad (RL Amsterdam)
Motto: Allen zijn gelijk onder hemel (“All are equal under heaven”)
National Anthem: “Out On The Tiles”

Political System

Government
There are three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In addition, any citizen may petition the government in order to introduce and pass a law, challenge a law, remove government officials from office, or amend the Constitution; if a certain amount of signatures are obtained (and, in the case of a possible constitutional amendment, a majority of state legislatures vote in favor of the amendment), the law, dismissal, or amendment goes into immediate effect. Thus, Drunken Pagan Weirdos is, in a way, considered to be a direct democracy.

The Chancellor is the Head of State, elected by direct popular vote every four years. He (or she) can dissolve the Legislature, though such an action must be approved by at least 40% of the Monitor Council. The Chancellor is also the head member of the Executive Council.

The Executive Council is made up of seven members, six of which are appointed by the federal legislature every four years with consultation from the Chancellor. (The Chancellor himself is the seventh member, and is considered the head of the council.) Each Council member heads a different government department (Finance, Defense, etc). Once installed, a Council member cannot be removed from office unless 75% of the DPA votes for his or her removal or though a citizen petition. The Council members are the collective Head of Government. They hold veto power over the DPA, though vetoes can be overridden.

The Drunken Pagan Assembly (DPA) is the unicameral legislative body of the nation. Each state receives 15 representatives in the DPA, for a total of 135 representatives. It can pass laws, amend the Constitution, decide the national budget, and remove any publicly elected official from office. Passed laws can be vetoed by the Executive Council, but vetoes can be overridden with a 75% plurality. Members are elected every four years.

The Federal Court is the only national court of Drunken Pagan Weirdos. The Judicial branch is mainly concentrated in the state governments, and the Federal Court exists primarily to be the highest court of appeals in this system. It also hears cases of national importance and interprets the Constitution. There are 15 judges, elected for eight year terms by direct public vote. Judges cannot be removed by the DPA, but can be removed by citizen petition.

Major Political Parties
Pan-Socialist Coalition (PSC): A broad grouping of socialist and leftist parties; currently the party in power.
Drunken Pagan Communist Party (DPCP): A Trotskyist group that is far more ideological than the PSC.
Mario Party (MP): Favors a switch to a slightly-more-conservative Scandinavian economic system, with limited private control of business.
Party For A Capitalist And Fiscally Responsible Government (PCG): Libertarian; receives little popular support.
Drunken Fascists United (DFU): A socially right-wing, totalitarian group sympathetic to the Fascist ideals of old. Also receives little popular support.

Executive Council Members
Chancellor and Foreign Affairs Councilor: Mr. Andries Jansen, PSC
Finance and Labor Councilor: Mr. Gerhard Van Halen, DPCP
Internal Affairs Councilor: Mr. Pieter De Jong, PSC
Health Care Councilor: Mrs. Xandra Visser, Mario Party
Defense Councilor: Mrs. Sophie Meijer, PSC
Education Councilor: Mr. Jurgen Gruber, PSC
Development and Transportation Councilor: Mrs. Isabella Pioche, DPCP

A Brief History

The area now known as Drunken Pagan Weirdos has passed between control of French and German empires for centuries. It was in 1312 that the nation (comprised of both the modern nation and Belgium) became independent, when a corsair and highwayman named Magnus Achaikos, bringing a ragtag army of drunken pagan weirdoes under his control, fought off the nation's oppressors. He named the country after his militia, declaring himself Emperor Magnus I of Drunken Pagan Weirdos. (It seemed like a good idea at the time.)

The Achaikos dynasty, which ran unbroken from the nation's founding to the transformation into a republic, encouraged heavy trade and commerce with other nations, and the country prospered because of it. But after the rebellion of the lands that now make up the nation of Belgium in 1809, the last Emperor abdicated in shame, and the remaining parts of the nation became a socialist republic. It quickly developed into one of the most proudly liberal democracies in the world as new government began to turn the nation into even more of an international-minded community, meaning that much cultural contact has transpired between DPW (as the nation is affectionately known by its citizens) and other countries of the world. Today Drunken Pagan Weirdos prides itself on being an open and liberal culture that all world citizens are invited to share, whether by permanent relocation to the country or merely through a vacation!

Tourist Attractions

The 1337 Socialist Beach Party
This is a humongous party/orgy that spontaneously springs up every Wednesday at a random beach somewhere in the nation. It is an honored national tradition, started in 1337 by Drunken Pagan Emperor Magnus II to commemorate his fifth marriage, and it became tradition for all Emperors thereafter to marry during the festivities. After the establishment of the Federation, its purpose was shifted towards promoting socialism and getting chicks to take their shirts off for beads, and today it is a popular tourist attraction/family vacation destination. Be there or be square!

Drugs and Alcohol
Drunken Pagan Weirdos is renowned by drunkards and stoners the world over as the only place in which they can truly be free, as there are no prohibitions on the manufacture, sale, transport, possession, or consumption of drugs of any kind. Alcohol, especially, is a vital and inalienable part of the local culture, and more often than not a majority of the population is at least moderately drunk. Use of these substances is allowed both within the home and in nearly all restaurants and bars that provide a safe and mostly consequence-free environment. It is our hope that foreigners will continue to take advantage of the freedom to use substances that are unobtainable in their home countries! (The DPW Tourist Authority does not condone the trafficking of drugs from our country into any nation that does not permit them, as this may cause unwanted and unneeded problems.)

Cultural Capital Augustgrad
Augustgrad is well-known throughout the country for being a beautiful city of canals, vegetation, and a relaxed attitude. Originally a thriving hub for international trade and commerce in the 1500's, 1600's, and 1700's, Augustgrad is a modern city with many gems, both hidden and out in the open, for tourists to uncover. Rent a boat and have a romantic ride through the canals, take a tour through the many magnificent Cultural Museums, visit the multiple open-air markets, or just sit back, relax, and have a psychedelic experience in any of the fine bars located only a short walk away from any hotel!

Crossroads City Luxembourg
Sandwiched in-between several large European nations, Luxembourg City is truly a cultural crossroads where traditions from all of Western Europe are blended and mixed. You'll find that the city's inhabitants very often speak four or more languages fluently! Luxembourg also holds a traditional charm due to its picturesque landscapes and fairytale castles, all kept in pristine condition.
Drunken Pagan Weirdos
20-07-2007, 21:57
Federatie Strijdkrachten (Federation Military)

The military of DPW is all-volunteer, and both men and women may serve (with the exception of the submarine service and the Marine Corps, which are men-only. There are five branches, four of which are responsible for the majority of the country, and one of which is responsible for the defense of Luxembourg.

Military Age: 18 years, no conscription
Fit for military service: Males age 15-49 – 2,950,685
Reaching military age annually: Males – 102,570
Active troops: 170,500 (1% of population)
Military expenditures: $14,648,656,000 (2.2% of GDP)

Federatie Landmacht (Federation Army)

Armor
82 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks
194 CV-9035 infantry fighting vehicles
600 AIFV (YPR-765) infantry fighting vehicles
400 Fennek armored cars
200 Boxer armored fighting vehicles (another 200 on option)
70 Patria XA-188 armored personnel carriers
25 Bushmaster infantry mobility vehicles

Other Armored Vehicles
M577 command vehicle
25 Buffel (Leopard 2) recovery tanks
16 Biber Leopard 1 bridgelayers (to be replaced by the PSB2)
16 Leopard 1 engineering tanks (might be replaced by the AEV-3 KODIAK)
Leopard 1 recovery tanks
23 Fuchs Electronic Warfare vehicles
6 Fuchs 2 NBC reconnaissance vehicles

Other Vehicles
DAF trucks
Scania WLS trucks
MB290 Wolf 4WD jeep
Land Rover Wolf 4WD jeep

Artillery
39 M109A2 self-propelled howitzers
27 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers

Personal Weapons
Glock 17 9mm pistol
SIG Sauer P226 9mm pistol
Heckler & Koch MP5 9mm submachine gun
FN P90 5.7mm submachine gun
Diemaco C&A! 5.56mm assault rifle
Diemaco C8A1 5.56mm carbine
FN Minimi 5.56mm light machine gun
FN MAG 7.62mm machine gun
Steyr SSG 69 7.62mm sniper rifle
AI AWM sniper rifle in .338 Lapua
SR93 sniper rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum (7.62mm) or .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6mm)
M82A1 12.7mm sniper rifle
Mossberg M590A1 12 gauge special purpose shotgun
M2HB 12.7mm (.50cal) heavy machine gun
Heckler & Koch GMG 40mm automatic grenade launcher
AG36 40mm grenade launcher
L16A2 81mm mortar
RT-120 (Habé Rayé) 120mm mortar
M47 Dragon anti-tank weapon (short range)
AT4 anti-tank weapon (very short range)
Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapon (short range)
M220 BGM-71 TOW (tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missile system) heavy anti-tank missile
Gill anti-tank missile (medium range)

Federatie Marine (Federation Navy) – Includes Naval Air Service and Marine Corps

Surface Combatants
4 Future Dutch Navy OPVs
4 F802 De Zeven Provincien class air defense and command frigate
4 F827 Karel Doorman class multi-role frigates (also known as M-class)

Amphibious Assault Ships
2 landing platform dock (LPD) / Amphibious Transport Ships

Submarines
4 S802 Walrus class diesel/electric attack submarines

Mine Detection and Clearing Ships
10 Tripartite (Alkmaar class) mine hunters
4 A851 Cerberus class diving support vessels

Support Ships
1 Improved Poolster class replenishment ships
1 Amsterdam class replenishment ships
1 A900 Mercuur class torpedo recovery ship
1 A804 Pelikaan logistic support vessel
1 A887 Thetis class logshop
1 A8500 Tax class logship

Hydrographical Survey Ships
2 A802 Snellius class hydrographical survey ship

Training Ships
1 A902 Van Kinsbergen class training ship
1 Y8050 Urania class sailing naval training vessel

Landing Craft (Marine Corps)
5 L9525 LCU Mk2 class landing craft utility
12 LCVP Mk5c class landing craft utility

Other Ships
5 A874 Linge class large tugs
2 Y8018 Breezand class harbor tugs
5 Y8055 Schelde class harbor working boats
1 Y8536 Patria class inshore tanker
1 Y8005 Nieuwediep class touring boat
2 Y8200 harbor vessels
1 WM1-9002 Jonge Jan class harbor vessel
1 WM1-9003 Jonge Prins 3 class harbor vessel

Maritime Helicopters
20 NH-90 anti-submarine warfare helicopters

Armored Vehicles (Marine Corps
74 BvS10 armored personnel carriers
20 XA-188 wheeled armored personnel carriers
2 Leopard 1 BARV beach armored recovery vehicles

Unarmored Vehicles (Marine Corps)
156 BV206 all-terrain vehicles
Land Rover Defender
Unimog 1.2 ton truck
Various DAF trucks

Artillery (Marine Corps)
RT-120 120mm mortars
L16A2 81mm mortar

Personal Weapons
M16 C7A1 assault rifle
Glock 17 9mm
M16 C7 LSW light machine gun
M240 Mag 7.62mm medium machine gun
M2HB 12.7mm (.50cal) heavy machine gun
SSG 7.62mm sniper rifle
MP5 submachine gun
P90 submachine gun
M590A1 shotgun
AT4 anti-tank rockets
Carl Gustav anti-tank rockets
M47 Dragon anti-tank missiles
Gill anti-tank missiles
FIM-92C Stinger man-portable surface to air missiles

Federatie Luchtmacht (Federation Air Force)

4 Aerospatiale Alouette III
3 Agusta-Bell 412
29 AH-64D Apache
17 AS 532U2 Cougar Mk2
11 Ch-47D Chinook
2 C-130H-30 Hercules
2 Fokker 50
2 Fokker 60
2 KDC-10 Extender Aerial refueling/tactical transports
1 DC-10 transport
1 Gulfstream IV
87 F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon
13 PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Federatie Marechaussee (Federation Military Police)

(no available equipment information)

The functions of the Marechaussee are as follows:
security and police work at all civilian airports
guarding the national borders
military police functions for the Dutch Armed Forces
guarding government buildings and the house of the Prime Minister
assistance to and replacement of the police
fighting international crime
fighting illegal immigration
VIP close protection
riot control and protection

L'Armee de Luxembourg (Luxembourgian Army)

Personal Firearms
Browning Hi-Power 9mm pistol
Steyr AUG 5.56mm rifle
Steyr AUG HBAR 5.56mm automatic rifle
FN MAG 7.62mm machine-gun
M2 Browning Machine Gun .50 calibre

Anti-Tank Weapons and Artillery
M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW)
BGM-71 TOW missiles
105mm howitzer - ceremonial purposes only

Vehicles
HMMWV, both armored and unarmored
Mercedes 300D jeeps (1st-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class version)
MAN 4T trucks

Aircraft
A400M transport aircraft
Drunken Pagan Weirdos
20-07-2007, 21:58
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DPW Foreign Affairs Council

Embassy listing
If a nation has swapped embassies or consulates with us, that (along with the ambassador we have sent to their nation) is listed below. Nations may be upgraded or downgraded due to any international action they take, even though that action may not affect DPW directly.

Purple: Allied
Blue: Friendly (normal setting)
Green: Neutral
Orange: Unstable
Red: Enemy
Black: the Shit-List (no embassy due to broken relations)

The Franco Confederation (Honako) - Embassy Only - Paris
The Imperium of Brazil (Dweladelfia Prime) - Embassy and NAP - Rio de Janiero
The Scandinavian Republic of Jaredcohenia - Embassy Only - Stockholm
The Republic of Droskianishk - Embassy Only - Drosk
The Imperial Dominion of Amazonian Beasts - Embassy Only - Amazonia
The Allied States of Vanek Drury Brieres - Embassy, Consulate and Free Trade Agreement - Brieresburg
The Kingdom of Animarnia - Embassy Only - Lilica City
The Neo-Prussian Parliamentary Dictatorship of Kampfers - Embassy Only - Kampfers Stadt

Due to DPW's membership in the European Community, all tariffs and trade barriers have been lowered or done away with completely for all EC nations and associate nations.

(OOC: Anyway, we're open for business and all that jazz.)
Dweladelfia prime
23-07-2007, 19:04
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To: Drunken Pagan Weirdos
From: Imperium of Brazil

The Imperium of Brazil would like to order 5 De Zeven Provincien Class (LCF) Air Defence and Command Frigates. At the price of 2 Billion USDs. We would also like to exchange embassies.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Drunken Pagan Weirdos
24-07-2007, 02:41
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To: Drunken Pagan Weirdos
From: Imperium of Brazil

The Imperium of Brazil would like to order 5 De Zeven Provincien Class (LCF) Air Defence and Command Frigates. At the price of 2 Billion USDs. We would also like to exchange embassies.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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DPW Defense Council

Dear President Silva,
If we are to agree on your purchase of our Frigates, we would also have to agree on the signing of a non-agression pact between our two nations, as we have no prior diplomatic history, and wish to make certain that our vessels cannot be used against us in the future. I'm sure that you understand. If this is acceptable to you, then $2 billion for the Frigates is certainly acceptable to us.

(OOC: I have no idea how long it would take to construct and ship all five; I trust you to RP it realistically, in any case.)

In addition, your embassy request is warmly accepted; you will be given a prime location in our capital city of Athkatla for embassy space. We will send an ambassador and staff of our own to your nation shortly.

Sincerely,
Sophie Meijer
Defense Councilor
Dweladelfia prime
24-07-2007, 02:52
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DPW Defense Council

Dear President Silva,
If we are to agree on your purchase of our Frigates, we would also have to agree on the signing of a non-agression pact between our two nations, as we have no prior diplomatic history, and wish to make certain that our vessels cannot be used against us in the future. I'm sure that you understand. If this is acceptable to you, then $2 billion for the Frigates is certainly acceptable to us.

(OOC: I have no idea how long it would take to construct and ship all five; I trust you to RP it realistically, in any case.)

In addition, your embassy request is warmly accepted; you will be given a prime location in our capital city of Athkatla for embassy space. We will send an ambassador and staff of our own to your nation shortly.

Sincerely,
Sophie Meijer
Defense Councilor

We thank you for excepting our offer. We also agree to a NAP. Thank you.
Droskianishk
24-07-2007, 04:48
Official Diplomatic Note

The Republic of Droskianishk would like to invite the nation of Drunken Pagan Weirdos to an exchange of ambassadors in order to better encourage communication worldwide.

Secretary of International Affairs,
Mr. Reddi
Drunken Pagan Weirdos
24-07-2007, 04:50
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DPW Foreign Affairs Council

Dear Mr. Reddi,

We agree to your proposal, and hope to work towards furthering diplomatic relations even more in the future. Your ambassador will be received with open arms here, and we will send an ambassador of our own to Droskianishk straight away.

Sincerely,
Andries Jansen
Chancellor and Foreign Affairs Councilor
Vanek Drury Brieres
24-07-2007, 14:04
OFFICIAL DIPLOMATIC LETTER

Dear Drunken Pagan Weirdos,

We would like to offer you a deal. You get an embassy and a consulate in our nation. We get one of our consulates and embassies in your nation.

Signed,

Daniel Briere
Chris Drury
Thomas Vanek
Ryan Getzlaf

Princes of the VDB
Drunken Pagan Weirdos
24-07-2007, 16:07
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DPW Foreign Affairs Council

Dear Princes,

A deal, eh? Very well. You will be given an embassy and consulate in our capital of Athkatla and our "cultural capital" of Augustgrad, respectively. We will send representatives of our own to your country shortly.

Sincerely,
Andries Jansen
Chancellor and Foreign Affairs Councilor
Vanek Drury Brieres
26-07-2007, 13:59
Dear Andries Jansen,

We would also like if you sign a Free Trade Agreement with us.

Signed,

The Four Princes
Drunken Pagan Weirdos
28-07-2007, 15:50
That is certainly acceptable to us. We look forward to continued relations with your nation!

Sincerely,
Andries Jansen
Chancellor and Foreign Affairs Councilor
Ok-La-Ho-Ma
28-07-2007, 16:08
lời tuyên bố chính thức
(Official Communique)

From: The Commonwealth of OK-Vietnam
We would like to exchange embassies and have a free trade agreement

We are sending:
Ambassador: Dinh Thi Minh Huyen w/ Family
10 Staff , 10 guards

We offer you the same courtesy. The location of your embassy will be
16 Lang Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

President
Nguyen Minh TRIET